Fire on Ship Under Construction Kills One in Japan

A fire broke out on a ship under construction at a shipyard in Shizuoka Prefecture, central Japan, on Friday morning, killing one worker and hospitalizing at least nine others, local media reported. According to public broadcaster NHK, the blaze erupted while workers were carrying out operations on the vessel, identified as the Murred ship. An employee of the shipbuilding company in Shizuoka city alerted emergency services by telephone after the fire started. Police and fire officials confirmed that one worker died at the scene, while at least nine others were taken to hospital after showing symptoms consistent with smoke inhalation. The exact number and condition of those injured have not been fully disclosed. Authorities have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fire and its cause. No further details on the scale of damage to the ship or the shipyard have been released.